Shark Dissection
Study photos
Shark Structures
1. Rostrum
2. Eye
3. Spiracle
4. Lateral Line
5. Fin Spine
6. Anterior Dorsal Fin
7. Posterior Dorsal Fin
8. Dorsal Lobe of Caudal Fin
9. Ventral Lobe of Caudal Fin
10. Clasper
11. Pelvic Fin
12. Pectoral Fin
13. External Gill Slits
14. Mouth
15. Nostril
16. Ampulla of Lorenzinii
17. Medial Lobe of Liver
18. Left Lobe of Liver
19. Right Lobe of Liver
20. Gallbladder
Shark Structures
21. Stomach22. Duodenum23. Ilium24. Spiral Valve25. Colon26. Cloaca27. Urogenital Papilla28. Ventral Lobe of
Pancreas29. Dorsal Lobe of
Pancreas
30. Spleen31. Kidney 32. Rectal Gland33. Bile Duct34. Right Testis35. Left Testis36. Sinus Venosus 37. Sperm Sac38. Rugae in Stomach39. Ventricle
Shark Structures
40. Atrium41. Conus Arteriosus42. Gills43. Transverse Septum44. Ductus Deferens ( Sperm Duct)45. Dorsal Aorta46. Ovary47. Efferent Branchial
Arteries48. Celiac Artery49. Internal Carotid Artery
50. Anterior Mesenteric Artery
51. Lienogastric Artery52. Posterior Mesenteric
Artery53. Iliac Artery
• Pictures Courtesy: © Lori Starwalt. 22nd, February, 2005 . All rights reserved.
• Buccal Cavity • Colon • Dorsal Aorta • External Gill Slits • External Nares • Gall Bladder • Gill Rays • Internal Gill Slits • Kidney • Labial Groove • Liver (left, median, right lobes) • Oviduct • Pancreas • Pectoral Fin • Pelvic Fin • Rectal Gland • Small Intestine (duodenum,
ileum) • Spiracle • Spleen • Stomach (cardiac, pyloric) • Tongue • Upper & Lower Jaws